Effect of hydro-methanol stem extract from Anacardium occidentale on haematology and serum biochemistry in cockerels

This study aims to investigate the effects of orally administered graded doses hydro-methanol stem extract from Anacardium occidentale (MSEAO) on haematology and serum biochemistry chickens. Forty, 8-weeks old cockerel chickens were randomly assigned into four groups (groups 1, 2, 3 4) ten birds each. Groups 2 received 3000, 1500 500 mg/kg body weight MSEAO, respectively, while in control group (group given drinking water placebo. Blood samples collected all day 0- 48-hours post-treatment. Haematology evaluated following standard procedures. The results showed that most haematological parameters treated did not differ significantly as compared group. alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity ingroups 1 (P 0.05) lower than 4. Serum uric acid levels group, creatinine It was concluded used study, led significant changes heterophil counts, ALT ALP activities, acid, creatinine, calcium